WOOD AS A RESOURCE
Wood is the only building material that has third-party certification programs that show the wood comes from a sustainably managed resource.
Sustainablity with Wood
In sustainably managed forests:
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Five new trees are planted for every Two trees cut down.
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This practice ensures forest replenishment and continuity.
Wood serves as a carbon sink:
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It absorbs Carbon dioxide, helping reduce the carbon footprint.
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In the U.S. and Canada, sustainable forest management has resulted in more than 50 consecutive years of net forest growth.
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The rate of deforestation in the U.S. and Canada is virtually zero.
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Wood is the only building material that has third-party certification programs in place to demonstrate that the products being sold have come from a sustainably managed resource.
Wood & Human Health
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Wood surfaces indoors decrease Sympathetic Nervous System (SNS) activation, responsible for human physiological stress.
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Using wood indoors is a strategy to alleviate stress and foster health.
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Our time distribution:
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6% outdoors, 6% in transit (e.g., cars), and 88% indoors.
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Wood's benefits extend to various settings:
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In offices or schools, wood is believed to enhance Performance and Productivity.
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Hospitals may experience positive effects on Patient Recovery with wood incorporation.